Thomas John Baumrucker, age 77, of Hays, passed away Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 in Hays.

He was born Nov. 15, 1940 in Hays to Ralph M. and Martina (Drees) Baumrucker. He graduated from Gorham High School in 1958 and earned two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree all from Fort Hays State University.

Tom owned and operated Hays Greenhouse for 42 years. He was a very hands-on owner who was always eager to use his expertise in helping customers with their projects. Prior to operating the Hays Greenhouse, he ran the family farm at the age of 19 after both of his parents died in a car accident. He enjoyed the Denver Broncos, the Nebraska Cornhuskers and he was an avid supporter of Fort Hays State University.

He is survived by his sister, Eileen Regier of Hutchinson; his brother, Steve Baumrucker and wife Nancy of Hays; and their sons David of Hays and Brian of Spring, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine St. Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Gorham, Kan.

A memorial visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Fort Hays State University Foundation (foundation.fhsu.edu).

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]